Reading & Comprehension

Read punctuation (439), comma splice (88), commas (89), semicolons (502), abbreviations (2), capitalization (68), contractions (111), dates (125), ellipses (174), italics (288) and numbers (351). Post any questions on these readings on the FAQ discussion forum.

Read reports (459), investigative reports (288), Internet Research Strategies (465) and Evaluating Sources (468).

Assignments

Website Evalutation: Evaluate five websites using the guidelines denoted under FOR A WEB SITE (469). Each evaluation should be a 100-200 word paragraph that is informative and sufficiently detailed. Submit via WebCT. DUE DATE & TIME: Friday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m.

Investigative Report: Following the model on pg. 289, write a 500 word, single-spaced investigative report on one of the following topics, gathering information pertinent to the topic from the Internet and presenting that information in the report: [1] your recommendations on the best lodging options in your area for out-of-town guests; [2] which of two auto repair shops you would recommend to a friend; [3] which of two charities you think is more worthy of support. Submit via WebCT. DUE DATE & TIME: Friday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m.